The Hero Unmasked!

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The Hero Unmasked! is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Choice of Games and was released on July 27, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

In "The Hero Unmasked," a 300,000 word interactive novel, you step into the shoes of a TV news show host who must impersonate their identical twin, the Swashbuckler, to rescue the real hero and marry the mayor. With two weeks to capture three notorious supercriminals, can you maintain the deception and save the city? Your choices will determine the outcome in this text-based adventure.

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story32 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The story is engaging and well-written, with a unique and interesting setting.
There are multiple choices that can lead to different outcomes, enhancing replayability.
Many players expressed a desire for a sequel, indicating strong interest in the story and characters.

The game is criticized for being too short and feeling rushed, especially towards the end.
Some players found the choices to be unclear or lacking impact on the story's outcome.
The pricing has been a common complaint, with many feeling it does not match the content provided.

story
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for its interesting setting, engaging characters, and unique superhero themes, though many reviewers noted issues with pacing and predictability, particularly towards the end where significant plot elements felt rushed or skipped. While some found the narrative enjoyable and well-crafted, others felt it lacked depth and could have benefited from more content, especially given its price. Overall, the story is seen as fun and entertaining, with a good balance of choices that enhance replayability, despite some criticisms regarding its execution.
- “The story was incredibly unique and compelling throughout.”
- “It's a wonderful story, I recommend y'all to play this.”
- “The story itself has a few hero clichés but overall is original and keeps things interesting throughout the whole story.”
- “I felt like I skipped a huge chunk of story near the end until I realized it just sort of seemed to skip a significant amount of potential plot and story.”
- “The story itself is absolutely predictable.”
- “But it lacks something 'oomph' to the story.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it high and are eager to replay, others feel it lacks sufficient value to warrant multiple playthroughs.
- “The replayability is pretty darn high.”
- “It's a great game, but it doesn't really have much replay value, and it's not worth the $5.99.”
- “Replay value.”
- “Because of this, it adds replayability, and I now wish to replay the game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-crafted and consistently engaging, with players reporting laughter at the jokes throughout the entire experience.
- “Well written, funny, and interesting.”
- “I found myself laughing at the jokes on every single page.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight that the music in the game enhances the cinematic experience, making pivotal moments feel impactful and reminiscent of a movie's climax. The soundtrack effectively complements character decisions and endings, adding a layer of emotional depth to the gameplay.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express frustration with the monetization model, feeling misled by the game's "free" label while being subjected to excessive ad interruptions and long wait times to progress. Many suggest that the game should either limit the number of ads or provide a clearer distinction between free and paid content.
- “Why can't you just force us to watch 10 different ads or make us wait for an hour or two to continue, or even both? It's not even a 'free' game like it claims to be.”
- “The monetization strategy is frustrating; it feels like the game is designed to push you into spending money rather than enjoying the gameplay.”
- “I can't believe how aggressive the monetization is. It ruins the experience when every little thing is locked behind a paywall.”

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The Hero Unmasked! is a casual role playing game.

The Hero Unmasked! is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

The Hero Unmasked! was released on July 27, 2017.

The Hero Unmasked! was developed by Choice of Games.

The Hero Unmasked! has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

The Hero Unmasked! is a single player game.

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